Ethoxyquin

[sable]

I did a google on this, and its really interesting. The vet that I liked who spoke about this substance was on www.avianweb.com/ethoxyquin.htm.

Ethoxyquin is also called Stop-scald.

One thing Wellness is not on this list with this ingredient. Four foods were mentioned that had this added to the dog food. The four that I was told about are not. I am still trying to figure that one out, so I would prefer everyone reads the site and come to your own conclusion. CRAZY!

I love small companies, but I have come to the realization, small companies do get bought out, and the big manufacturers take over.

 

[Narmowen]

That's why I feed Diamond Naturals. It doesn't contain it. I've known about it for years, and will NOT have it in my dog's food.

 

[Caro]

I went along with her argument until she got to the point of saying Australian dogs had better muscle tone than their US counterparts because of what they ate. Until recently the only food we had on the market was complete trash and that reflected in the health and longevity of dogs. Lots of table scraps but that often wasnt much better (boy when I think what my last sheltie ate - cooked bones, onion and choc!). It is only thanks to the multinationals that we started gettng some of the better foods in Australia over the last 10 years and we have only been getting the top shelf stuff in the last 18mths! While I love to support locally made and small business, the health of my pets is first priority.

 

[romeosangiovese]

I read in Whole Dog Journal, that while ethoxyquin may not be listed as an ingredient in the kibble/treat, if the kibble/treat has fish, the fish may have been preserved with it by the fish supplier. But the end product (kibble/treat) won't list/state this. Not sure if writing to the kibble/treat manufacturer and asking will help?

Here's the link. I hope you can see it - http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/13_5/features/Dog-Food-Preservatives_16221-1.html

 

[sable]

I read in Whole Dog Journal, that while ethoxyquin may not be listed as an ingredient in the kibble/treat, if the kibble/treat has fish, the fish may have been preserved with it by the fish supplier. But the end product (kibble/treat) won't list/state this. Not sure if writing to the kibble/treat manufacturer and asking will help?

Here's the link. I hope you can see it - http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/13_5/features/Dog-Food-Preservatives_16221-1.html

I never thought about the fish supplier, and that also turned a light bulb on with the fish that has been caught up in the oil spill. I wonder if they would try to throw the fish that has been contaminated into the dog good. Nothing shocks me anymore. Thanks romeosangiovese, great heads up warning.